Discover the beauty of Peneda-Gerês National Park, Portugal's only national park, on a guided tour. Established in 1971, this park preserves one of the country's most important natural and cultural treasures. Covering approximately 70,000 hectares (173,000 acres), the park stretches across the municipalities of Melgaço, Arcos de Valdevez, Ponte da Barca, Terras de Bouro, and Montalegre.
Explore impressive mountains, crystal-clear rivers, waterfalls, natural lagoons, and ancient forests that make this park a true sanctuary of nature. Peneda-Gerês is home to iconic species such as the Iberian wolf, roe deer, the Garrano—a small native wild horse—and the golden eagle, as well as a rich variety of rare and endemic plant species.
However, Peneda-Gerês is much more than its natural beauty. It is also a place where traditions remain alive. The stone villages, traditional granaries known as espigueiros, grazing livestock, and centuries-old farming practices tell the storey of communities that have lived in harmony with these mountains for generations.
Throughout your journey, visit some of the park's most remarkable locations, enjoy breathtaking panoramic views, and learn about the area's geology, biodiversity, history, and cultural heritage.
Tour Itinerary:
- São Bento da Porta Aberta Sanctuary
- Vilarinho das Furnas Dam
- Voltas de São Bento Viewpoint*
- Albergaria Forest
- Portela do Homem Waterfall
- Pedra Bela Viewpoint
- Ermida Viewpoint
- Várzeas Waterfall
- Fafião River
- Salamonde Dam
Lunch at Area Protegida Restaurant
Lunch is available at an additional cost of 18 euros per person and includes starters, soup, a main course, dessert, and drinks.
Please note that the restaurant accepts cash payments only.
After making your reservation, you will receive a message asking whether you have any dietary restrictions or food allergies so that these can be communicated to the restaurant.
The final stop at the Fafião River can be scheduled either before or after lunch.
